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Armidale vs Type 022

Armidale vs Type 022 at a glance — displacement 300 vs 228 tons, length 56 vs 42 m, speed 25 vs 38 knots, crew 21 vs 12.

Specifications
Armidale Type 022
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Missile boat
Manufacturer Austal Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2005 2004
Number built 14 units 60 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $14 million
Displacement 300 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 56.8 m 42.6 m
Beam 9.7 m 12.2 m
Crew 21 12
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Armidale Type 022
Armament
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Type 022-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class is more expensive at approximately $17 million per unit compared to the Type 022-class at $14 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.